Calls for credit counseling are increasing as Canadians struggle with rising costs – MoneySense

The number of calls to credit counseling agencies has increased by 40% Nationally, requests for help with debt management are increasing, but the provincial breakdown is even more telling: Ontario: 59.1% British Columbia: 58.1% Manitoba: 33.9% New Brunswick: 25.2% Alberta: 18.8% Residents of Toronto and Vancouver probably won’t be surprised: the cost of living in […]

Bitcoin miners rob Malaysia of $1 billion worth of electricity; the government erupts

Bitcoin mining is a competition of brute force arithmetic. | Photo credit: Dado Ruvic In Malaysia’s illegal crypto mining hotspots, the hunt begins in the skies. Drones buzz over rows of shops and abandoned houses, looking for places of unexpected heat, the thermal signature of machines that shouldn’t be running. On the ground, the police […]

DMI Alternatives introduces a private credit fund and hires Omers alumnus

According to Ernst & Young, deal flow rose to $9 billion in the first half of the year, an increase of 53% compared to the same period last year. India’s DMI Alternatives raised $120 million for its first private credit fund and hired former Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System investor Harein Uppal to lead it. […]

How can I plan big holiday meals without spending too much money? – Money happiness

Planning a big holiday meal can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to keep costs under control. Between festive recipes, decorations and a long list of guests, costs can quickly add up. But with proper planning, you can create an unforgettable feast without spending a lot of money. This guide will show you practical tips […]

NEW Tactile activities of NGPF

NGPF is excited to release two brand new hands-on activities! Combat screen fatigue as students cut up a paycheck and pay tokens into an insurance fund. Students have a hands-on, tactile experience and build deep conceptual understanding – no screens required. PLAY: Parsing your salary Students cut out an income statement to visualize how paycheck […]

Despite a 35% decline, Bitcoin remains the best performing major asset over the past five years: MoneySense

If you follow the crypto market, you’ve probably heard that cryptocurrency prices have plummeted lately. In October and November, Bitcoin (BTC) crashed from a high of around $124,000 to a low of around $80,000 (all figures in US dollars unless otherwise noted). That’s a worrying drop of around 35% in just a few weeks, largely […]

5 psychological shifts that occur when couples choose a child-free identity

Image source: shutterstock.com When you and your partner decide not to have children, it doesn’t feel like checking a box so much as it feels like flipping the script on what you’ve learned adulthood should look like. Friends, family members, and even strangers may view the choice as a phase, a delay, or something you’ll […]

Why some dual-income homes feel free yet emotionally untethered

Image source: shutterstock.com On paper, having two salaries and no children seems like the formula for maximum freedom. You can travel when you want, say yes to opportunities and design a daily routine without school schedules or bedtime fights. But many couples are quietly discovering that all that flexibility can make their home feel strangely […]